Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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